News in Seaton

TWO lifeboat crews were called after an upturned kayak was spotted off Beer.

The Beer Coastguard Rescue Team were patrolling the beach to ensure safety when they saw the upturned kayak with two people in the water near Pounds Pool, with wind blowing them out towards Beer Head.

EAST Devon district councillors reconvened this morning to complete the election of a new leader and deputy leader after last's night extraordinary meeting was abandoned "due to technical issues".

As councillors were casting their votes, the meeting, being streamed live on YouTube, was suspended for violating the site's terms and conditions after a councillor used a profanity which was not muted.

CONFUSION surrounds the election of a new leader for East Devon District Council tonight, which was taking place via video conferencing.

The meeting, being streamed live on YouTube, was suspended for violating the site's terms and conditions after a councillor is alleged to have used a profanity which was not muted.

CREWS were called to extinguish a fire in the open countryside between Seaton and Beer yesterday evening (Wednesday).

Fire crews from Seaton and Sidmouth attended the scene, using a hose reel jet and a compressed air foam system to bring the fire under control promptly.

Seaton county councillor Martin Shaw writes exclusively for Seaton Nub News

Seaton's experience during the lockdown prepares us for the challenges ahead.

BEER Parish Council has released a statement on how it intends to ease the village out of lockdown.

The parish council has acknowledged that some residents may have concerns about the village opening up to visitors as the government's coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, but it said that tourists must be made to feel welcome as the local economy relies on them.

COASTGUARDS have issued a warning on the dangers of tombstoning, after a group of youngsters were seen jumping off Axmouth harbour wall at the weekend.

Tombstoning refers to jumping in a straight or upright position into the sea or water from a height.

DEVON'S carbon emissions have reduced by almost a quarter during the lockdown, new data suggests.

The data has been collected on behalf of the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group (DCERG), a group of public, private and voluntary sector bodies working to make Devon carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest.

LOCAL organisations have benefited from £6,000 donated by Colyton Carnival Committee.

Last year's carnival raised £7,401, just £400 down on the previous year. The popular carnival market was once again the most successful event, raising £5,130, and while smaller events staged by local organisations on the committee raised a total of £3,815.

IN the last seven weeks the volunteer Seaton Coronavirus Community Group has assisted residents more than 3,200 times with acts of kindness.

These have ranged from assisting with shopping, postal and prescription requirements, dealing with email, telephone and text enquiries, delivering informative and helpful leaflets and booklets keeping the community informed, miscellaneous assistance such as cooking and DIY, calling vulnerable members of the community for a friendly chat - a fantastic effort by all involved.